Microsoft Planner Review

Microsoft Planner by Microsoft — project management with Copilot task/bucket generation from goals.

Score: 87/100 Last verified: 2025-08

Microsoft Planner

Microsoft Planner by Microsoft — project management with Copilot task/bucket generation from goals.

Why We Picked Microsoft Planner

We picked Microsoft Planner for its predictive risk and forecasting and analytics and reporting. It is a strong fit for large teams on project teams, with native integrations for Microsoft Teams.

Key Features

  • Copilot task/bucket generation from goals
  • AI goal setting and risk insights
  • Teams, Outlook, and Loop integration
  • Unified task management across M365

Specifications

Core CompetencyProject Management, Large Teams
AI CapabilitiesPrediction and insights

Best For

Project ManagementLarge Teams

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Copilot task/bucket generation from goals
  • AI goal setting and risk insights
  • Teams, Outlook, and Loop integration
  • Unified task management across M365

Cons

  • Premium pricing targets enterprise users
  • Requires initial setup and team training
  • Requires Microsoft 365 ecosystem integration

Pricing

For the most up-to-date pricing information, visit the Microsoft Planner pricing page.

Who is this for?

Teams coordinating planning, delivery, and reporting across projects.

Bottom line

Microsoft Planner offers balanced capabilities and value; evaluate fit against your workflows.

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